Tag: rice
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Ogun government begins sales of rice at discounted price to consumers
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, at the weekend, commenced the sale of rice to civil servants in the state as parts of his commitment to the welfare of the workforce. The event took place at the ‘Oja Irorun’ Civil Servants Farmers’ Market at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
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Two Arsenal players risk suspension ahead of Bayern clash
Arsenal duo of Kai Havertz and Declan Rice are walking a disciplinary tightrope ahead of the Champions League quarter-final first-leg against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night. Havertz and Rice are both one booking away from suspension.
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Why price of rice is skyrocketing – Farmers
Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has called on the government at all levels to prioritise ending farmer-herder conflicts as well as kidnapping in order to ensure reduction in the price of rice.
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HARDSHIP: Customs set to distribute cheap rice again, after stampede
After the stampede that killed seven Nigerians while buying cheap rice, the Nigerian Customs Service is set to embark on another distribution of the essential commodity. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) recalls that after the stampede the Customs had to temporarily halt the sale of rice at N10,000.00 for 25kg. Apparently this is in response to the escalating…
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Hardship: Governor Dapo Abiodun unveils subsidized rice for residents
Following the high cost of food in the country, the Ogun State government has purchased 100 truckloads of rice to be sold at cheaper rates to residents of the state in order to cushion the effect of the rise in the prices of goods in the country. This special package was disclosed on Thursday by…
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Agric Ministry denies sharing Tinubu’s rice palliatives
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has disclosed President Bola Tinubu did not release rice for distribution as palliatives during the festive season.
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Orji Kalu’s rice not FG’s palliative – Aide
T he Sen. Orji Kalu Media Office says the 30,000 bags of rice and cash donated by the senator to 13 villages in Igbere community is not part of Federal Government palliative. The office stated this in a statement by Mr Emmanuel Odoemelam in Aba on Monday.
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Share Tinubu’s rice now – MURIC sends strong warning to lawmakers
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has called on members of the National Assembly (NASS) to ensure proper distribution of thousands of bags of rice and other foodstuffs recently given to them for sharing by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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Why cost of Lagos rice is increasing – Sanwo-Olu’s aide
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Agriculture, Dr Oluwarotimi Fashola, has identified inconsistent rainfall pattern as the major factor affecting rice production.